Irish Cancer Society raised close to €7m during Daffodil Day 2021

Project jointly supported by Irish Government and Northern Ireland Executive

Cancelled fundraising events and economic downturn is affecting public contributions

Almost 66% of non-profit groups shrouded from scrutiny despite getting State support

Mary Fitzgerald has volunteered for more than 35 years for various causes

Disposing of medicines, avoiding osteoporosis and learning to slow down

Calls for definition of ‘political purposes’ to be clarified in law following court ruling

Conference hears of ‘excessive duplication’ with ‘unnecessary form-filling’

National association of charitable organisations says aid groups depend on trust

Several representatives attend launch of awards competition for charities

Nurture and Traveller Counselling Service among this year’s Impact award winners

Some 72% of charities report increased demand despite economic recovery

Jim Kavanagh has spent two decades to alleviate suffering of children and adults in psychiatric institutions

Work on ‘comprehensive’ register will begin this year to increase transparency